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USA Today
39 minutes ago
- USA Today
Where LSU football's 2026 recruiting class ranks nationally after busy Fourth of July
The Fourth of July, as it is every year, was jam-packed with college football recruiting news. A handful of blue-chip prospects around the country revealed their commitments and LSU football was at the center of the action. The Tigers missed some big names, but LSU added two priority recruits to its 2026 class. LSU earned a commitment from four-star tackle Bryson Cooley out of Mississippi. Cooley's commitment continued LSU's run of success recruiting the state of Mississippi. Cooley joins five-star wide receiver Tristen Keys and four-star offensive tackle Emmanuel Tucker as 2026 LSU commits from the state. LSU is now up to 14 commits. The headliners of the group are Keys and five-star defensive tackle Richard Anderson. Fifty-seven percent of the class hails from Louisiana. After a busy week, the recruiting rankings look a little different. Here's a look at where Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers sit in the latest recruiting rankings. LSU football 2026 recruiting class rankings LSU ranks outside of the top five, but the Tigers are contending for the No. 1 recruiting class in college football. LSU doesn't have the same quantity as other programs, but that will come in due time. LSU does hold the title when it comes to quality, though. LSU's 2026 class ranks No. 1 in average recruit rating in both Rivals and 247Sports' rankings.
Indianapolis Star
an hour ago
- Indianapolis Star
IMPD to enforce curfew, work with state police after downtown mass shooting
Indianapolis officials announced several safety initiatives at a July 5 news conference in the wake of a Fourth of July weekend mass shooting that left two teenagers dead and several other people wounded. In an effort to curb the "lawlessness, disrespect and reckless behavior" Indianapolis Police Chief Chris Bailey said he's seen downtown over the past few weeks, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said the city would return to enforcing a state curfew. According to state law, teenagers ages 15-17 must be home between 1-5 a.m. on Saturday-Sunday and by 11 p.m. Sunday-Friday. Children under the age of 15 must be in their homes by 11 p.m. every day. Hogsett, who has kept a low profile since the release of a report on his administration's handling of internal sexual harassment allegations, said more must be done. The city's previous choice to educate people rather than enforcing the curfew needed to change, he said. In addition to the curfew, some people may not be allowed to visit Mile Square, as Bailey said he's directing IMPD to seek stay-away order for anyone charged with violent crimes, weapons violations and disorderly behavior. The department is also working to add surveillance cameras in areas of concern and station more officers downtown, Bailey said, adding that officials from the Indiana State Police have agreed to add troopers throughout the summer. The troopers will help alleviate staffing issues, he said, which have been making it harder to get officers to voluntarily work overtime shifts. During news conferences hosted in the wake of the downtown shooting, Bailey described a scene of frequent conflict despite the presence of hundreds of officers from IMPD, ISP and Capitol police. Bailey said some people were seen doing drugs in public and launching bottle rockets at pedestrians. At least 11 people were arrested downtown July 5, with charges ranging from weapons position to battery. He also reminded the public that it is illegal to contributing to the delinquency of a minor and neglect a dependent after seeing several adults driving downtown to drop off teenagers. "We cannot grow numb to the violence in our community where it occurs," Bailey said. "We cannot accept this as normal." Kareem Hines, who founded a program called New Breed of Youth, made a plea to guardians to monitor their teenagers' social plans. Pastor Richard Reynolds told parents not be embarrassed asking for help from the community. Hines said New Breed of Youth would take in anyone and occupy them productively with options like boxing, rapping or entrepreneurship. David Greene, president of the Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis, said the shooting highlights the need for mandatory firearm safety training and stronger penalties for those who misuse guns.
New York Post
an hour ago
- New York Post
Jason Kelce ripped for ‘out of touch' Fourth of July post
Retired NFL great Jason Kelce ignited fireworks on social media while wishing everyone a Happy Fourth of July. 'Man I love the 4th! One of the great days we all can set aside our differences in this country, and enjoy the one thing we all share in common. That we are American! Cheers to you oh beautiful America,' the ex-Philadelphia Eagles center wrote in an Instagram post Friday along with a video of blasting fireworks. His comments came hours after Trump signed his $3.3 trillion 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' into law during a Fourth of July celebration on the White House lawn. And the six-time, First-Team All-Pro was immediately met with animosity. Advertisement 4 NFL legend Jason Kelce ignited plenty of fireworks on social media by alluding to President Trump's 'big beautiful bill' while wishing everyone a Happy Fourth of July. Andy Kropa/Invision/AP ''Set aside differences??' wrote one commented. 'One party wants to feed children. The other wants to feed brown people to alligators.' 'Oof! Being supremely disappointed by a Kelce today was not on my bingo card,' another posted. Advertisement 'love u bud but this is so out of touch, i beg you please read the room rn. so many are suffering,' added another person. 4 Jason Kelce / Instagram 4 Jason Kelce's Instagram post included video of blasting fireworks. Jason Kelce / Instagram 4 President Donald Trump shows his signature on the 'Big Beautiful Bill Act' at the White House on July 4. POOL/AFP via Getty Images Advertisement However, others defended Kelce's post. 'I am so super proud of you taking this stand and posting this,' wrote one person. 'There is absolutely nothing wrong in having difference of opinion. 'Yes, we are one and the beauty of democracy is having the freedom of airing your position. This is what July 4th represents.' By Saturday afternoon, the post had generated more than 132,000 likes and nearly 4,000 comments. Advertisement Kelce and his brother, Kansas City Chiefs superstar tight end Travis Kelce, have remained largely mum about their political views. But Travis Kelce's girlfriend, Taylor Swift, publicly backed Vice President Kamala Harris over Trump for president in last year's race.
